Per the U.S.NationalRenewable Energy Laboratories (NREL), the amount of energy from the sun that falls to the earth in one day could supply the entire world’s energy needs for 27 years!
Learn more about solar in this video, and visit http://greenmountainenergy.com/renewable101 for more.
About: Green Mountain Energy is the nation’s longest serving renewable energy retailer and believes in using wind, sun and water for good. The company was founded in 1997 with the mission to “change the way power is made.” Green Mountain offers consumers and businesses the choice of cleaner electricity products from renewable sources, as well as carbon offsets and sustainable solutions for businesses.
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Our animated correspondent, 'LittleLee PatrickSullivan,' continues our "Energy101" series with an inside look at solar-power technology. He breaks down the different types of solar devices and how they work, detailing the pros and cons of this renewable energy source.

published:23 Aug 2011

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Is green energy, particularly wind and solar energy, the solution to our climate and energy problems? Or should we be relying on things like natural gas, nuclear energy, and even coal for our energy needs and environmental obligations? Alex Epstein of the Center for IndustrialProgress explains. Donate today to PragerU: http://l.prageru.com/2eB2p0h
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Solar Panels can save you money. Are you spending a large portion of your paycheck each month on a high electricity bill? Over the last 30 years, utility rates have continued to increase by about 6% per year. Unless you stop turning on your lights, using your kitchen, and washing your clothes...it'll just keep getting more and more expensive.
That's the bad news.
But here's the good news! You have a choice! You can now tap into the sun's natural energy and use it to power everything in your home...WITHOUT having to write a big check to a power company at the end of each month.
Here's how it works:
Every day, sun light will stream down onto your solar panels with photons (which are particles of sunlight).
Then, the solar panels convert those photons into electrons of electricity using photovoltaic cell technology. The amount of electricity generated depends on the intensity of the sun, but even on cloudy days your solar panels will still absorb sunlight and generate you energy!
Once the energy is transferred from the sun, it flows from the solar panels to an invertor that converts the raw electricity into ready-to-use-electricity for your home. You don't have to do anything!
What's even better, solar electric systems can produce more electricity than your home needs, and the extra you do not use goes back to your utility grid. This is called net metering and you'll be able to enjoy watching your utility meter spin backwards. Then at night or on cloudy days when your solar system is not producing enough energy for your home, you will be able to draw power down from the grid so you never have to worry about running out of electricity! And if you are producing more energy than your household requires, then you'll get a credit from the utility company!
You'll feel good about your Solar investment not only because it will provide you with a lucrative annual return you can rely on (saving you thousands of dollars on long term utility costs), but because you'll be doing your part in providing a safer planet for you, your family, and future generations.
Best of all, it's a LOT more affordable than you may think!
If you're ready to stop wasting money on high electricity bills and start harnessing the free power that's available to you right now, just give us a call, mention this video and our friendly team will be able to answer all your questions.

published:15 May 2014

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Nuclear energy is a cheap and relatively clean source of energy for the planet, but lately it has been mired in controversy. Solar energy is often brought up as alternative resource, but is it really better than nuclear energy? Which is better for the planet? Let’s find out in this battle of Nuclear Energy vs Solar Energy!
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In 2014 Burlington, Vermont became the first city in the United States to run on 100% Renewable Energy. But how do they actually do it? What’s their secret?
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Australian researchers just unveiled the most efficient solar panels ever. How efficient are they, and what is the most efficient source of energy?
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In world first -- UNSW researchers convert sunlight to electricity with over 40 percent efficiency
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-12/uons-iwf120514.php
"UNSW Australia's solar researchers have converted over 40% of the sunlight hitting a solar system into electricity, the highest efficiency ever reported."
New world record for solar cell efficiency at 46% French-German cooperation confirms competitive advantages of European photovoltaic industry
http://www.ise.fraunhofer.de/en/press-and-media/press-releases/press-releases-2014/new-world-record-for-solar-cell-efficiency-at-46-percent
"A new world record for the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity has been established."
Australia develops world's most efficient solar panels
http://rt.com/business/212383-australia-record-solar-energy/
"?Australian researchers have developed a new method of using commercial solar panels that converts more electricity from sunlight than ever before."
What is the efficiency of different types of power plants?
http://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.cfm?id=107&t=3
"One measure of the efficiency of a power plant that converts a fuel into heat and into electricity is the heat rate."
Improving Efficiencies
http://www.worldcoal.org/coal-the-environment/coal-use-the-environment/improving-efficiencies/
"Improving efficiency levels increases the amount of energy that can be extracted from a single unit of coal."
The MostCommonElectricity Sources in the U.S.
http://pureenergies.com/us/blog/the-most-common-electricity-sources-in-the-u-s/
"Though renewable energy is growing fast, the U.S. still gets the vast majority of its power from conventional power plants."
Increasing the Efficiency of Existing Coal-Fired Power Plants
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43343.pdf
"Coal has long been the major fossil fuel used to produce electricity."
Coal Will Survive as Efficient Power Plants BoostDemand
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-02/coal-seen-surving-as-efficient-power-plants-boost-demand.html
"President Barack Obama's plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions left coal with a future even as the industry accuses him of trying to make the fuel obsolete."
How DoWindTurbinesWork?
http://energy.gov/eere/wind/how-do-wind-turbines-work
"So how do wind turbines make electricity?"
Screwy-looking wind turbine makes little noise and a big claim
http://www.gizmag.com/the-archimedes-liam-f1-urban-wind-turbine/32263/
"Although it's getting increasingly common to see solar panels on the roofs of homes, household wind turbines are still a fairly rare sight."
Betz's law
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betz%27s_law
Wind Energy More Energy Efficient than Fossil Fuels
http://cleantechnica.com/2012/07/18/wind-energy-energy-efficient-fossil-fuels-uk/
"Here's something that may surprise you. Wind energy is more efficient than carbon-based fuels."
Wind Energy's Shadow: Turbines DragDownPower Potential
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/energy/2013/05/130516-wind-energy-shadow-effect/
"As seemingly limitless as the air that swirls around us, wind has proven to be the world's fastest-growing source of renewable energy."
Advanced Nuclear Power Reactors
http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/Nuclear-Fuel-Cycle/Power-Reactors/Advanced-Nuclear-Power-Reactors/
"The nuclear power industry has been developing and improving reactor technology for more than five decades and is starting to build the next generation of nuclear power reactors to fill new orders."
Hydroelectric Power
http://www.mpoweruk.com/hydro_power.htm
"Hydro-electric power, using the potential energy of rivers, now supplies 17.5% of the world's electricity (99% in Norway, 57% in Canada, 55% in Switzerland, 40% in Sweden, 7% in USA)."
Hydroelectric Power
http://www.usbr.gov/power/edu/pamphlet.pdf
"It's a form of energy ... a renewable resource."
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Solar Renewable Energy Certificate

Solar Renewable Energy Certificates (SRECs) or Solar Renewable Energy Credits are a form of Renewable Energy Certificate or "Green tag". SRECs exist in states that have Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) legislation with specific requirements for solar energy, usually referred to as a "solar carve-out". The additional income received from selling SRECs increases the economic value of a solar investment and assists with the financing of solar technology. In conjunction with state and federal incentives, solar system owners can recover their investment in solar by selling their SRECs through spot market sales or long-term sales, both described below.

Specifications

SRECs represent the environmental attributes from a solar facility, and are produced each time a solar system produces one thousand Kilowatt-hours (KWh) of electricity. For every 1000 kilowatt-hours of electricity produced by an eligible solar facility, one SREC is awarded. In order for a solar facility to be credited with that SREC, the system must be certified and registered.

Renewable Energy 101: Solar Power

Per the U.S.NationalRenewable Energy Laboratories (NREL), the amount of energy from the sun that falls to the earth in one day could supply the entire world’s energy needs for 27 years!
Learn more about solar in this video, and visit http://greenmountainenergy.com/renewable101 for more.
About: Green Mountain Energy is the nation’s longest serving renewable energy retailer and believes in using wind, sun and water for good. The company was founded in 1997 with the mission to “change the way power is made.” Green Mountain offers consumers and businesses the choice of cleaner electricity products from renewable sources, as well as carbon offsets and sustainable solutions for businesses.
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Energy 101: Solar Power

Our animated correspondent, 'LittleLee PatrickSullivan,' continues our "Energy101" series with an inside look at solar-power technology. He breaks down the different types of solar devices and how they work, detailing the pros and cons of this renewable energy source.

4:24

Can We Rely on Wind and Solar Energy?

Can We Rely on Wind and Solar Energy?

Can We Rely on Wind and Solar Energy?

Is green energy, particularly wind and solar energy, the solution to our climate and energy problems? Or should we be relying on things like natural gas, nuclear energy, and even coal for our energy needs and environmental obligations? Alex Epstein of the Center for IndustrialProgress explains. Donate today to PragerU: http://l.prageru.com/2eB2p0h
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How Solar Panels Work - Aztec Renewable Energy

Solar Panels can save you money. Are you spending a large portion of your paycheck each month on a high electricity bill? Over the last 30 years, utility rates have continued to increase by about 6% per year. Unless you stop turning on your lights, using your kitchen, and washing your clothes...it'll just keep getting more and more expensive.
That's the bad news.
But here's the good news! You have a choice! You can now tap into the sun's natural energy and use it to power everything in your home...WITHOUT having to write a big check to a power company at the end of each month.
Here's how it works:
Every day, sun light will stream down onto your solar panels with photons (which are particles of sunlight).
Then, the solar panels convert those photons into electrons of electricity using photovoltaic cell technology. The amount of electricity generated depends on the intensity of the sun, but even on cloudy days your solar panels will still absorb sunlight and generate you energy!
Once the energy is transferred from the sun, it flows from the solar panels to an invertor that converts the raw electricity into ready-to-use-electricity for your home. You don't have to do anything!
What's even better, solar electric systems can produce more electricity than your home needs, and the extra you do not use goes back to your utility grid. This is called net metering and you'll be able to enjoy watching your utility meter spin backwards. Then at night or on cloudy days when your solar system is not producing enough energy for your home, you will be able to draw power down from the grid so you never have to worry about running out of electricity! And if you are producing more energy than your household requires, then you'll get a credit from the utility company!
You'll feel good about your Solar investment not only because it will provide you with a lucrative annual return you can rely on (saving you thousands of dollars on long term utility costs), but because you'll be doing your part in providing a safer planet for you, your family, and future generations.
Best of all, it's a LOT more affordable than you may think!
If you're ready to stop wasting money on high electricity bills and start harnessing the free power that's available to you right now, just give us a call, mention this video and our friendly team will be able to answer all your questions.

Nuclear energy is a cheap and relatively clean source of energy for the planet, but lately it has been mired in controversy. Solar energy is often brought up as alternative resource, but is it really better than nuclear energy? Which is better for the planet? Let’s find out in this battle of Nuclear Energy vs Solar Energy!
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14:29

Can A City Run On 100% Renewable Energy?

Can A City Run On 100% Renewable Energy?

Can A City Run On 100% Renewable Energy?

In 2014 Burlington, Vermont became the first city in the United States to run on 100% Renewable Energy. But how do they actually do it? What’s their secret?
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4:25

Which Power Source Is Most Efficient?

Which Power Source Is Most Efficient?

Which Power Source Is Most Efficient?

Australian researchers just unveiled the most efficient solar panels ever. How efficient are they, and what is the most efficient source of energy?
Get 15% off http://www.domain.com's s domain names and web hosting when you use coupon code DNEWS at checkout!
Read More:
In world first -- UNSW researchers convert sunlight to electricity with over 40 percent efficiency
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-12/uons-iwf120514.php
"UNSW Australia's solar researchers have converted over 40% of the sunlight hitting a solar system into electricity, the highest efficiency ever reported."
New world record for solar cell efficiency at 46% French-German cooperation confirms competitive advantages of European photovoltaic industry
http://www.ise.fraunhofer.de/en/press-and-media/press-releases/press-releases-2014/new-world-record-for-solar-cell-efficiency-at-46-percent
"A new world record for the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity has been established."
Australia develops world's most efficient solar panels
http://rt.com/business/212383-australia-record-solar-energy/
"?Australian researchers have developed a new method of using commercial solar panels that converts more electricity from sunlight than ever before."
What is the efficiency of different types of power plants?
http://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.cfm?id=107&t=3
"One measure of the efficiency of a power plant that converts a fuel into heat and into electricity is the heat rate."
Improving Efficiencies
http://www.worldcoal.org/coal-the-environment/coal-use-the-environment/improving-efficiencies/
"Improving efficiency levels increases the amount of energy that can be extracted from a single unit of coal."
The MostCommonElectricity Sources in the U.S.
http://pureenergies.com/us/blog/the-most-common-electricity-sources-in-the-u-s/
"Though renewable energy is growing fast, the U.S. still gets the vast majority of its power from conventional power plants."
Increasing the Efficiency of Existing Coal-Fired Power Plants
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43343.pdf
"Coal has long been the major fossil fuel used to produce electricity."
Coal Will Survive as Efficient Power Plants BoostDemand
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-02/coal-seen-surving-as-efficient-power-plants-boost-demand.html
"President Barack Obama's plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions left coal with a future even as the industry accuses him of trying to make the fuel obsolete."
How DoWindTurbinesWork?
http://energy.gov/eere/wind/how-do-wind-turbines-work
"So how do wind turbines make electricity?"
Screwy-looking wind turbine makes little noise and a big claim
http://www.gizmag.com/the-archimedes-liam-f1-urban-wind-turbine/32263/
"Although it's getting increasingly common to see solar panels on the roofs of homes, household wind turbines are still a fairly rare sight."
Betz's law
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betz%27s_law
Wind Energy More Energy Efficient than Fossil Fuels
http://cleantechnica.com/2012/07/18/wind-energy-energy-efficient-fossil-fuels-uk/
"Here's something that may surprise you. Wind energy is more efficient than carbon-based fuels."
Wind Energy's Shadow: Turbines DragDownPower Potential
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/energy/2013/05/130516-wind-energy-shadow-effect/
"As seemingly limitless as the air that swirls around us, wind has proven to be the world's fastest-growing source of renewable energy."
Advanced Nuclear Power Reactors
http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/Nuclear-Fuel-Cycle/Power-Reactors/Advanced-Nuclear-Power-Reactors/
"The nuclear power industry has been developing and improving reactor technology for more than five decades and is starting to build the next generation of nuclear power reactors to fill new orders."
Hydroelectric Power
http://www.mpoweruk.com/hydro_power.htm
"Hydro-electric power, using the potential energy of rivers, now supplies 17.5% of the world's electricity (99% in Norway, 57% in Canada, 55% in Switzerland, 40% in Sweden, 7% in USA)."
Hydroelectric Power
http://www.usbr.gov/power/edu/pamphlet.pdf
"It's a form of energy ... a renewable resource."
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Renewable Energy 101: Solar Power

Per the U.S.NationalRenewable Energy Laboratories (NREL), the amount of energy from the sun that falls to the earth in one day could supply the entire world’s energy needs for 27 years!
Learn more about solar in this video, and visit http://greenmountainenergy.com/renewable101 for more.
About: Green Mountain Energy is the nation’s longest serving renewable energy retailer and believes in using wind, sun and water for good. The company was founded in 1997 with the mission to “change the way power is made.” Green Mountain offers consumers and businesses the choice of cleaner electricity products from renewable sources, as well as carbon offsets and sustainable solutions for businesses.
More from Green Mountain Energy!
Website: http://bit.ly/1IKvQId
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1Ovf9AV
...

Energy 101: Solar Power

Our animated correspondent, 'LittleLee PatrickSullivan,' continues our "Energy101" series with an inside look at solar-power technology. He breaks down the different types of solar devices and how they work, detailing the pros and cons of this renewable energy source.

published: 23 Aug 2011

Can We Rely on Wind and Solar Energy?

Is green energy, particularly wind and solar energy, the solution to our climate and energy problems? Or should we be relying on things like natural gas, nuclear energy, and even coal for our energy needs and environmental obligations? Alex Epstein of the Center for IndustrialProgress explains. Donate today to PragerU: http://l.prageru.com/2eB2p0h
Learn about Alex Epstein's book, "The MoralCase for Fossil Fuels". http://www.moralcaseforfossilfuels.com/
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How Solar Panels Work - Aztec Renewable Energy

Solar Panels can save you money. Are you spending a large portion of your paycheck each month on a high electricity bill? Over the last 30 years, utility rates have continued to increase by about 6% per year. Unless you stop turning on your lights, using your kitchen, and washing your clothes...it'll just keep getting more and more expensive.
That's the bad news.
But here's the good news! You have a choice! You can now tap into the sun's natural energy and use it to power everything in your home...WITHOUT having to write a big check to a power company at the end of each month.
Here's how it works:
Every day, sun light will stream down onto your solar panels with photons (which are particles of sunlight).
Then, the solar panels convert those photons into electrons of electricity using ...

Nuclear energy is a cheap and relatively clean source of energy for the planet, but lately it has been mired in controversy. Solar energy is often brought up as alternative resource, but is it really better than nuclear energy? Which is better for the planet? Let’s find out in this battle of Nuclear Energy vs Solar Energy!
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Which Power Source Is Most Efficient?

Australian researchers just unveiled the most efficient solar panels ever. How efficient are they, and what is the most efficient source of energy?
Get 15% off http://www.domain.com's s domain names and web hosting when you use coupon code DNEWS at checkout!
Read More:
In world first -- UNSW researchers convert sunlight to electricity with over 40 percent efficiency
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-12/uons-iwf120514.php
"UNSW Australia's solar researchers have converted over 40% of the sunlight hitting a solar system into electricity, the highest efficiency ever reported."
New world record for solar cell efficiency at 46% French-German cooperation confirms competitive advantages of European photovoltaic industry
http://www.ise.fraunhofer.de/en/press-and-media/press-...

Per the U.S.NationalRenewable Energy Laboratories (NREL), the amount of energy from the sun that falls to the earth in one day could supply the entire world’s energy needs for 27 years!
Learn more about solar in this video, and visit http://greenmountainenergy.com/renewable101 for more.
About: Green Mountain Energy is the nation’s longest serving renewable energy retailer and believes in using wind, sun and water for good. The company was founded in 1997 with the mission to “change the way power is made.” Green Mountain offers consumers and businesses the choice of cleaner electricity products from renewable sources, as well as carbon offsets and sustainable solutions for businesses.
More from Green Mountain Energy!
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Per the U.S.NationalRenewable Energy Laboratories (NREL), the amount of energy from the sun that falls to the earth in one day could supply the entire world’s energy needs for 27 years!
Learn more about solar in this video, and visit http://greenmountainenergy.com/renewable101 for more.
About: Green Mountain Energy is the nation’s longest serving renewable energy retailer and believes in using wind, sun and water for good. The company was founded in 1997 with the mission to “change the way power is made.” Green Mountain offers consumers and businesses the choice of cleaner electricity products from renewable sources, as well as carbon offsets and sustainable solutions for businesses.
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Our animated correspondent, 'LittleLee PatrickSullivan,' continues our "Energy101" series with an inside look at solar-power technology. He breaks down the different types of solar devices and how they work, detailing the pros and cons of this renewable energy source.

Our animated correspondent, 'LittleLee PatrickSullivan,' continues our "Energy101" series with an inside look at solar-power technology. He breaks down the different types of solar devices and how they work, detailing the pros and cons of this renewable energy source.

Can We Rely on Wind and Solar Energy?

Is green energy, particularly wind and solar energy, the solution to our climate and energy problems? Or should we be relying on things like natural gas, nuclea...

Is green energy, particularly wind and solar energy, the solution to our climate and energy problems? Or should we be relying on things like natural gas, nuclear energy, and even coal for our energy needs and environmental obligations? Alex Epstein of the Center for IndustrialProgress explains. Donate today to PragerU: http://l.prageru.com/2eB2p0h
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How Solar Panels Work - Aztec Renewable Energy

Solar Panels can save you money. Are you spending a large portion of your paycheck each month on a high electricity bill? Over the last 30 years, utility rates ...

Solar Panels can save you money. Are you spending a large portion of your paycheck each month on a high electricity bill? Over the last 30 years, utility rates have continued to increase by about 6% per year. Unless you stop turning on your lights, using your kitchen, and washing your clothes...it'll just keep getting more and more expensive.
That's the bad news.
But here's the good news! You have a choice! You can now tap into the sun's natural energy and use it to power everything in your home...WITHOUT having to write a big check to a power company at the end of each month.
Here's how it works:
Every day, sun light will stream down onto your solar panels with photons (which are particles of sunlight).
Then, the solar panels convert those photons into electrons of electricity using photovoltaic cell technology. The amount of electricity generated depends on the intensity of the sun, but even on cloudy days your solar panels will still absorb sunlight and generate you energy!
Once the energy is transferred from the sun, it flows from the solar panels to an invertor that converts the raw electricity into ready-to-use-electricity for your home. You don't have to do anything!
What's even better, solar electric systems can produce more electricity than your home needs, and the extra you do not use goes back to your utility grid. This is called net metering and you'll be able to enjoy watching your utility meter spin backwards. Then at night or on cloudy days when your solar system is not producing enough energy for your home, you will be able to draw power down from the grid so you never have to worry about running out of electricity! And if you are producing more energy than your household requires, then you'll get a credit from the utility company!
You'll feel good about your Solar investment not only because it will provide you with a lucrative annual return you can rely on (saving you thousands of dollars on long term utility costs), but because you'll be doing your part in providing a safer planet for you, your family, and future generations.
Best of all, it's a LOT more affordable than you may think!
If you're ready to stop wasting money on high electricity bills and start harnessing the free power that's available to you right now, just give us a call, mention this video and our friendly team will be able to answer all your questions.

Solar Panels can save you money. Are you spending a large portion of your paycheck each month on a high electricity bill? Over the last 30 years, utility rates have continued to increase by about 6% per year. Unless you stop turning on your lights, using your kitchen, and washing your clothes...it'll just keep getting more and more expensive.
That's the bad news.
But here's the good news! You have a choice! You can now tap into the sun's natural energy and use it to power everything in your home...WITHOUT having to write a big check to a power company at the end of each month.
Here's how it works:
Every day, sun light will stream down onto your solar panels with photons (which are particles of sunlight).
Then, the solar panels convert those photons into electrons of electricity using photovoltaic cell technology. The amount of electricity generated depends on the intensity of the sun, but even on cloudy days your solar panels will still absorb sunlight and generate you energy!
Once the energy is transferred from the sun, it flows from the solar panels to an invertor that converts the raw electricity into ready-to-use-electricity for your home. You don't have to do anything!
What's even better, solar electric systems can produce more electricity than your home needs, and the extra you do not use goes back to your utility grid. This is called net metering and you'll be able to enjoy watching your utility meter spin backwards. Then at night or on cloudy days when your solar system is not producing enough energy for your home, you will be able to draw power down from the grid so you never have to worry about running out of electricity! And if you are producing more energy than your household requires, then you'll get a credit from the utility company!
You'll feel good about your Solar investment not only because it will provide you with a lucrative annual return you can rely on (saving you thousands of dollars on long term utility costs), but because you'll be doing your part in providing a safer planet for you, your family, and future generations.
Best of all, it's a LOT more affordable than you may think!
If you're ready to stop wasting money on high electricity bills and start harnessing the free power that's available to you right now, just give us a call, mention this video and our friendly team will be able to answer all your questions.

Nuclear energy is a cheap and relatively clean source of energy for the planet, but lately it has been mired in controversy. Solar energy is often brought up as...

Nuclear energy is a cheap and relatively clean source of energy for the planet, but lately it has been mired in controversy. Solar energy is often brought up as alternative resource, but is it really better than nuclear energy? Which is better for the planet? Let’s find out in this battle of Nuclear Energy vs Solar Energy!
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In 2014 Burlington, Vermont became the first city in the United States to run on 100% Renewable Energy. But how do they actually do it? What’s their secret?
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In 2014 Burlington, Vermont became the first city in the United States to run on 100% Renewable Energy. But how do they actually do it? What’s their secret?
Thanks toMiguelFranco for helping to make this episode possible
https://www.youtube.com/user/marioofsevenstars
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Which Power Source Is Most Efficient?

Australian researchers just unveiled the most efficient solar panels ever. How efficient are they, and what is the most efficient source of energy?
Get 15% o...

Australian researchers just unveiled the most efficient solar panels ever. How efficient are they, and what is the most efficient source of energy?
Get 15% off http://www.domain.com's s domain names and web hosting when you use coupon code DNEWS at checkout!
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In world first -- UNSW researchers convert sunlight to electricity with over 40 percent efficiency
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-12/uons-iwf120514.php
"UNSW Australia's solar researchers have converted over 40% of the sunlight hitting a solar system into electricity, the highest efficiency ever reported."
New world record for solar cell efficiency at 46% French-German cooperation confirms competitive advantages of European photovoltaic industry
http://www.ise.fraunhofer.de/en/press-and-media/press-releases/press-releases-2014/new-world-record-for-solar-cell-efficiency-at-46-percent
"A new world record for the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity has been established."
Australia develops world's most efficient solar panels
http://rt.com/business/212383-australia-record-solar-energy/
"?Australian researchers have developed a new method of using commercial solar panels that converts more electricity from sunlight than ever before."
What is the efficiency of different types of power plants?
http://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.cfm?id=107&t=3
"One measure of the efficiency of a power plant that converts a fuel into heat and into electricity is the heat rate."
Improving Efficiencies
http://www.worldcoal.org/coal-the-environment/coal-use-the-environment/improving-efficiencies/
"Improving efficiency levels increases the amount of energy that can be extracted from a single unit of coal."
The MostCommonElectricity Sources in the U.S.
http://pureenergies.com/us/blog/the-most-common-electricity-sources-in-the-u-s/
"Though renewable energy is growing fast, the U.S. still gets the vast majority of its power from conventional power plants."
Increasing the Efficiency of Existing Coal-Fired Power Plants
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43343.pdf
"Coal has long been the major fossil fuel used to produce electricity."
Coal Will Survive as Efficient Power Plants BoostDemand
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-02/coal-seen-surving-as-efficient-power-plants-boost-demand.html
"President Barack Obama's plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions left coal with a future even as the industry accuses him of trying to make the fuel obsolete."
How DoWindTurbinesWork?
http://energy.gov/eere/wind/how-do-wind-turbines-work
"So how do wind turbines make electricity?"
Screwy-looking wind turbine makes little noise and a big claim
http://www.gizmag.com/the-archimedes-liam-f1-urban-wind-turbine/32263/
"Although it's getting increasingly common to see solar panels on the roofs of homes, household wind turbines are still a fairly rare sight."
Betz's law
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betz%27s_law
Wind Energy More Energy Efficient than Fossil Fuels
http://cleantechnica.com/2012/07/18/wind-energy-energy-efficient-fossil-fuels-uk/
"Here's something that may surprise you. Wind energy is more efficient than carbon-based fuels."
Wind Energy's Shadow: Turbines DragDownPower Potential
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/energy/2013/05/130516-wind-energy-shadow-effect/
"As seemingly limitless as the air that swirls around us, wind has proven to be the world's fastest-growing source of renewable energy."
Advanced Nuclear Power Reactors
http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/Nuclear-Fuel-Cycle/Power-Reactors/Advanced-Nuclear-Power-Reactors/
"The nuclear power industry has been developing and improving reactor technology for more than five decades and is starting to build the next generation of nuclear power reactors to fill new orders."
Hydroelectric Power
http://www.mpoweruk.com/hydro_power.htm
"Hydro-electric power, using the potential energy of rivers, now supplies 17.5% of the world's electricity (99% in Norway, 57% in Canada, 55% in Switzerland, 40% in Sweden, 7% in USA)."
Hydroelectric Power
http://www.usbr.gov/power/edu/pamphlet.pdf
"It's a form of energy ... a renewable resource."
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Australian researchers just unveiled the most efficient solar panels ever. How efficient are they, and what is the most efficient source of energy?
Get 15% off http://www.domain.com's s domain names and web hosting when you use coupon code DNEWS at checkout!
Read More:
In world first -- UNSW researchers convert sunlight to electricity with over 40 percent efficiency
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-12/uons-iwf120514.php
"UNSW Australia's solar researchers have converted over 40% of the sunlight hitting a solar system into electricity, the highest efficiency ever reported."
New world record for solar cell efficiency at 46% French-German cooperation confirms competitive advantages of European photovoltaic industry
http://www.ise.fraunhofer.de/en/press-and-media/press-releases/press-releases-2014/new-world-record-for-solar-cell-efficiency-at-46-percent
"A new world record for the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity has been established."
Australia develops world's most efficient solar panels
http://rt.com/business/212383-australia-record-solar-energy/
"?Australian researchers have developed a new method of using commercial solar panels that converts more electricity from sunlight than ever before."
What is the efficiency of different types of power plants?
http://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.cfm?id=107&t=3
"One measure of the efficiency of a power plant that converts a fuel into heat and into electricity is the heat rate."
Improving Efficiencies
http://www.worldcoal.org/coal-the-environment/coal-use-the-environment/improving-efficiencies/
"Improving efficiency levels increases the amount of energy that can be extracted from a single unit of coal."
The MostCommonElectricity Sources in the U.S.
http://pureenergies.com/us/blog/the-most-common-electricity-sources-in-the-u-s/
"Though renewable energy is growing fast, the U.S. still gets the vast majority of its power from conventional power plants."
Increasing the Efficiency of Existing Coal-Fired Power Plants
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43343.pdf
"Coal has long been the major fossil fuel used to produce electricity."
Coal Will Survive as Efficient Power Plants BoostDemand
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-02/coal-seen-surving-as-efficient-power-plants-boost-demand.html
"President Barack Obama's plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions left coal with a future even as the industry accuses him of trying to make the fuel obsolete."
How DoWindTurbinesWork?
http://energy.gov/eere/wind/how-do-wind-turbines-work
"So how do wind turbines make electricity?"
Screwy-looking wind turbine makes little noise and a big claim
http://www.gizmag.com/the-archimedes-liam-f1-urban-wind-turbine/32263/
"Although it's getting increasingly common to see solar panels on the roofs of homes, household wind turbines are still a fairly rare sight."
Betz's law
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betz%27s_law
Wind Energy More Energy Efficient than Fossil Fuels
http://cleantechnica.com/2012/07/18/wind-energy-energy-efficient-fossil-fuels-uk/
"Here's something that may surprise you. Wind energy is more efficient than carbon-based fuels."
Wind Energy's Shadow: Turbines DragDownPower Potential
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/energy/2013/05/130516-wind-energy-shadow-effect/
"As seemingly limitless as the air that swirls around us, wind has proven to be the world's fastest-growing source of renewable energy."
Advanced Nuclear Power Reactors
http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/Nuclear-Fuel-Cycle/Power-Reactors/Advanced-Nuclear-Power-Reactors/
"The nuclear power industry has been developing and improving reactor technology for more than five decades and is starting to build the next generation of nuclear power reactors to fill new orders."
Hydroelectric Power
http://www.mpoweruk.com/hydro_power.htm
"Hydro-electric power, using the potential energy of rivers, now supplies 17.5% of the world's electricity (99% in Norway, 57% in Canada, 55% in Switzerland, 40% in Sweden, 7% in USA)."
Hydroelectric Power
http://www.usbr.gov/power/edu/pamphlet.pdf
"It's a form of energy ... a renewable resource."
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Renewable Energy 101: Solar Power

Per the U.S.NationalRenewable Energy Laboratories (NREL), the amount of energy from the sun that falls to the earth in one day could supply the entire world’s energy needs for 27 years!
Learn more about solar in this video, and visit http://greenmountainenergy.com/renewable101 for more.
About: Green Mountain Energy is the nation’s longest serving renewable energy retailer and believes in using wind, sun and water for good. The company was founded in 1997 with the mission to “change the way power is made.” Green Mountain offers consumers and businesses the choice of cleaner electricity products from renewable sources, as well as carbon offsets and sustainable solutions for businesses.
More from Green Mountain Energy!
Website: http://bit.ly/1IKvQId
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...

Energy 101: Solar Power

Our animated correspondent, 'LittleLee PatrickSullivan,' continues our "Energy101" series with an inside look at solar-power technology. He breaks down the different types of solar devices and how they work, detailing the pros and cons of this renewable energy source.

published: 23 Aug 2011

Can We Rely on Wind and Solar Energy?

Is green energy, particularly wind and solar energy, the solution to our climate and energy problems? Or should we be relying on things like natural gas, nuclear energy, and even coal for our energy needs and environmental obligations? Alex Epstein of the Center for IndustrialProgress explains. Donate today to PragerU: http://l.prageru.com/2eB2p0h
Learn about Alex Epstein's book, "The MoralCase for Fossil Fuels". http://www.moralcaseforfossilfuels.com/
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How Solar Panels Work - Aztec Renewable Energy

Solar Panels can save you money. Are you spending a large portion of your paycheck each month on a high electricity bill? Over the last 30 years, utility rates have continued to increase by about 6% per year. Unless you stop turning on your lights, using your kitchen, and washing your clothes...it'll just keep getting more and more expensive.
That's the bad news.
But here's the good news! You have a choice! You can now tap into the sun's natural energy and use it to power everything in your home...WITHOUT having to write a big check to a power company at the end of each month.
Here's how it works:
Every day, sun light will stream down onto your solar panels with photons (which are particles of sunlight).
Then, the solar panels convert those photons into electrons of electricity using ...

Nuclear energy is a cheap and relatively clean source of energy for the planet, but lately it has been mired in controversy. Solar energy is often brought up as alternative resource, but is it really better than nuclear energy? Which is better for the planet? Let’s find out in this battle of Nuclear Energy vs Solar Energy!
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Which Power Source Is Most Efficient?

Australian researchers just unveiled the most efficient solar panels ever. How efficient are they, and what is the most efficient source of energy?
Get 15% off http://www.domain.com's s domain names and web hosting when you use coupon code DNEWS at checkout!
Read More:
In world first -- UNSW researchers convert sunlight to electricity with over 40 percent efficiency
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-12/uons-iwf120514.php
"UNSW Australia's solar researchers have converted over 40% of the sunlight hitting a solar system into electricity, the highest efficiency ever reported."
New world record for solar cell efficiency at 46% French-German cooperation confirms competitive advantages of European photovoltaic industry
http://www.ise.fraunhofer.de/en/press-and-media/press-...

Per the U.S.NationalRenewable Energy Laboratories (NREL), the amount of energy from the sun that falls to the earth in one day could supply the entire world’s energy needs for 27 years!
Learn more about solar in this video, and visit http://greenmountainenergy.com/renewable101 for more.
About: Green Mountain Energy is the nation’s longest serving renewable energy retailer and believes in using wind, sun and water for good. The company was founded in 1997 with the mission to “change the way power is made.” Green Mountain offers consumers and businesses the choice of cleaner electricity products from renewable sources, as well as carbon offsets and sustainable solutions for businesses.
More from Green Mountain Energy!
Website: http://bit.ly/1IKvQId
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Per the U.S.NationalRenewable Energy Laboratories (NREL), the amount of energy from the sun that falls to the earth in one day could supply the entire world’s energy needs for 27 years!
Learn more about solar in this video, and visit http://greenmountainenergy.com/renewable101 for more.
About: Green Mountain Energy is the nation’s longest serving renewable energy retailer and believes in using wind, sun and water for good. The company was founded in 1997 with the mission to “change the way power is made.” Green Mountain offers consumers and businesses the choice of cleaner electricity products from renewable sources, as well as carbon offsets and sustainable solutions for businesses.
More from Green Mountain Energy!
Website: http://bit.ly/1IKvQId
Facebook: http://on.fb.me/1Ovf9AV
Twitter: http://bit.ly/1Qmn2dk
Instagram: http://bit.ly/1g7xE2t

Our animated correspondent, 'LittleLee PatrickSullivan,' continues our "Energy101" series with an inside look at solar-power technology. He breaks down the different types of solar devices and how they work, detailing the pros and cons of this renewable energy source.

Our animated correspondent, 'LittleLee PatrickSullivan,' continues our "Energy101" series with an inside look at solar-power technology. He breaks down the different types of solar devices and how they work, detailing the pros and cons of this renewable energy source.

Can We Rely on Wind and Solar Energy?

Is green energy, particularly wind and solar energy, the solution to our climate and energy problems? Or should we be relying on things like natural gas, nuclea...

Is green energy, particularly wind and solar energy, the solution to our climate and energy problems? Or should we be relying on things like natural gas, nuclear energy, and even coal for our energy needs and environmental obligations? Alex Epstein of the Center for IndustrialProgress explains. Donate today to PragerU: http://l.prageru.com/2eB2p0h
Learn about Alex Epstein's book, "The MoralCase for Fossil Fuels". http://www.moralcaseforfossilfuels.com/
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How Solar Panels Work - Aztec Renewable Energy

Solar Panels can save you money. Are you spending a large portion of your paycheck each month on a high electricity bill? Over the last 30 years, utility rates ...

Solar Panels can save you money. Are you spending a large portion of your paycheck each month on a high electricity bill? Over the last 30 years, utility rates have continued to increase by about 6% per year. Unless you stop turning on your lights, using your kitchen, and washing your clothes...it'll just keep getting more and more expensive.
That's the bad news.
But here's the good news! You have a choice! You can now tap into the sun's natural energy and use it to power everything in your home...WITHOUT having to write a big check to a power company at the end of each month.
Here's how it works:
Every day, sun light will stream down onto your solar panels with photons (which are particles of sunlight).
Then, the solar panels convert those photons into electrons of electricity using photovoltaic cell technology. The amount of electricity generated depends on the intensity of the sun, but even on cloudy days your solar panels will still absorb sunlight and generate you energy!
Once the energy is transferred from the sun, it flows from the solar panels to an invertor that converts the raw electricity into ready-to-use-electricity for your home. You don't have to do anything!
What's even better, solar electric systems can produce more electricity than your home needs, and the extra you do not use goes back to your utility grid. This is called net metering and you'll be able to enjoy watching your utility meter spin backwards. Then at night or on cloudy days when your solar system is not producing enough energy for your home, you will be able to draw power down from the grid so you never have to worry about running out of electricity! And if you are producing more energy than your household requires, then you'll get a credit from the utility company!
You'll feel good about your Solar investment not only because it will provide you with a lucrative annual return you can rely on (saving you thousands of dollars on long term utility costs), but because you'll be doing your part in providing a safer planet for you, your family, and future generations.
Best of all, it's a LOT more affordable than you may think!
If you're ready to stop wasting money on high electricity bills and start harnessing the free power that's available to you right now, just give us a call, mention this video and our friendly team will be able to answer all your questions.

Solar Panels can save you money. Are you spending a large portion of your paycheck each month on a high electricity bill? Over the last 30 years, utility rates have continued to increase by about 6% per year. Unless you stop turning on your lights, using your kitchen, and washing your clothes...it'll just keep getting more and more expensive.
That's the bad news.
But here's the good news! You have a choice! You can now tap into the sun's natural energy and use it to power everything in your home...WITHOUT having to write a big check to a power company at the end of each month.
Here's how it works:
Every day, sun light will stream down onto your solar panels with photons (which are particles of sunlight).
Then, the solar panels convert those photons into electrons of electricity using photovoltaic cell technology. The amount of electricity generated depends on the intensity of the sun, but even on cloudy days your solar panels will still absorb sunlight and generate you energy!
Once the energy is transferred from the sun, it flows from the solar panels to an invertor that converts the raw electricity into ready-to-use-electricity for your home. You don't have to do anything!
What's even better, solar electric systems can produce more electricity than your home needs, and the extra you do not use goes back to your utility grid. This is called net metering and you'll be able to enjoy watching your utility meter spin backwards. Then at night or on cloudy days when your solar system is not producing enough energy for your home, you will be able to draw power down from the grid so you never have to worry about running out of electricity! And if you are producing more energy than your household requires, then you'll get a credit from the utility company!
You'll feel good about your Solar investment not only because it will provide you with a lucrative annual return you can rely on (saving you thousands of dollars on long term utility costs), but because you'll be doing your part in providing a safer planet for you, your family, and future generations.
Best of all, it's a LOT more affordable than you may think!
If you're ready to stop wasting money on high electricity bills and start harnessing the free power that's available to you right now, just give us a call, mention this video and our friendly team will be able to answer all your questions.

Nuclear energy is a cheap and relatively clean source of energy for the planet, but lately it has been mired in controversy. Solar energy is often brought up as...

Nuclear energy is a cheap and relatively clean source of energy for the planet, but lately it has been mired in controversy. Solar energy is often brought up as alternative resource, but is it really better than nuclear energy? Which is better for the planet? Let’s find out in this battle of Nuclear Energy vs Solar Energy!
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Nuclear energy is a cheap and relatively clean source of energy for the planet, but lately it has been mired in controversy. Solar energy is often brought up as alternative resource, but is it really better than nuclear energy? Which is better for the planet? Let’s find out in this battle of Nuclear Energy vs Solar Energy!
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In 2014 Burlington, Vermont became the first city in the United States to run on 100% Renewable Energy. But how do they actually do it? What’s their secret?
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In 2014 Burlington, Vermont became the first city in the United States to run on 100% Renewable Energy. But how do they actually do it? What’s their secret?
Thanks toMiguelFranco for helping to make this episode possible
https://www.youtube.com/user/marioofsevenstars
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Which Power Source Is Most Efficient?

Australian researchers just unveiled the most efficient solar panels ever. How efficient are they, and what is the most efficient source of energy?
Get 15% o...

Australian researchers just unveiled the most efficient solar panels ever. How efficient are they, and what is the most efficient source of energy?
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In world first -- UNSW researchers convert sunlight to electricity with over 40 percent efficiency
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-12/uons-iwf120514.php
"UNSW Australia's solar researchers have converted over 40% of the sunlight hitting a solar system into electricity, the highest efficiency ever reported."
New world record for solar cell efficiency at 46% French-German cooperation confirms competitive advantages of European photovoltaic industry
http://www.ise.fraunhofer.de/en/press-and-media/press-releases/press-releases-2014/new-world-record-for-solar-cell-efficiency-at-46-percent
"A new world record for the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity has been established."
Australia develops world's most efficient solar panels
http://rt.com/business/212383-australia-record-solar-energy/
"?Australian researchers have developed a new method of using commercial solar panels that converts more electricity from sunlight than ever before."
What is the efficiency of different types of power plants?
http://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.cfm?id=107&t=3
"One measure of the efficiency of a power plant that converts a fuel into heat and into electricity is the heat rate."
Improving Efficiencies
http://www.worldcoal.org/coal-the-environment/coal-use-the-environment/improving-efficiencies/
"Improving efficiency levels increases the amount of energy that can be extracted from a single unit of coal."
The MostCommonElectricity Sources in the U.S.
http://pureenergies.com/us/blog/the-most-common-electricity-sources-in-the-u-s/
"Though renewable energy is growing fast, the U.S. still gets the vast majority of its power from conventional power plants."
Increasing the Efficiency of Existing Coal-Fired Power Plants
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43343.pdf
"Coal has long been the major fossil fuel used to produce electricity."
Coal Will Survive as Efficient Power Plants BoostDemand
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-02/coal-seen-surving-as-efficient-power-plants-boost-demand.html
"President Barack Obama's plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions left coal with a future even as the industry accuses him of trying to make the fuel obsolete."
How DoWindTurbinesWork?
http://energy.gov/eere/wind/how-do-wind-turbines-work
"So how do wind turbines make electricity?"
Screwy-looking wind turbine makes little noise and a big claim
http://www.gizmag.com/the-archimedes-liam-f1-urban-wind-turbine/32263/
"Although it's getting increasingly common to see solar panels on the roofs of homes, household wind turbines are still a fairly rare sight."
Betz's law
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betz%27s_law
Wind Energy More Energy Efficient than Fossil Fuels
http://cleantechnica.com/2012/07/18/wind-energy-energy-efficient-fossil-fuels-uk/
"Here's something that may surprise you. Wind energy is more efficient than carbon-based fuels."
Wind Energy's Shadow: Turbines DragDownPower Potential
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/energy/2013/05/130516-wind-energy-shadow-effect/
"As seemingly limitless as the air that swirls around us, wind has proven to be the world's fastest-growing source of renewable energy."
Advanced Nuclear Power Reactors
http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/Nuclear-Fuel-Cycle/Power-Reactors/Advanced-Nuclear-Power-Reactors/
"The nuclear power industry has been developing and improving reactor technology for more than five decades and is starting to build the next generation of nuclear power reactors to fill new orders."
Hydroelectric Power
http://www.mpoweruk.com/hydro_power.htm
"Hydro-electric power, using the potential energy of rivers, now supplies 17.5% of the world's electricity (99% in Norway, 57% in Canada, 55% in Switzerland, 40% in Sweden, 7% in USA)."
Hydroelectric Power
http://www.usbr.gov/power/edu/pamphlet.pdf
"It's a form of energy ... a renewable resource."
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Australian researchers just unveiled the most efficient solar panels ever. How efficient are they, and what is the most efficient source of energy?
Get 15% off http://www.domain.com's s domain names and web hosting when you use coupon code DNEWS at checkout!
Read More:
In world first -- UNSW researchers convert sunlight to electricity with over 40 percent efficiency
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-12/uons-iwf120514.php
"UNSW Australia's solar researchers have converted over 40% of the sunlight hitting a solar system into electricity, the highest efficiency ever reported."
New world record for solar cell efficiency at 46% French-German cooperation confirms competitive advantages of European photovoltaic industry
http://www.ise.fraunhofer.de/en/press-and-media/press-releases/press-releases-2014/new-world-record-for-solar-cell-efficiency-at-46-percent
"A new world record for the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity has been established."
Australia develops world's most efficient solar panels
http://rt.com/business/212383-australia-record-solar-energy/
"?Australian researchers have developed a new method of using commercial solar panels that converts more electricity from sunlight than ever before."
What is the efficiency of different types of power plants?
http://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.cfm?id=107&t=3
"One measure of the efficiency of a power plant that converts a fuel into heat and into electricity is the heat rate."
Improving Efficiencies
http://www.worldcoal.org/coal-the-environment/coal-use-the-environment/improving-efficiencies/
"Improving efficiency levels increases the amount of energy that can be extracted from a single unit of coal."
The MostCommonElectricity Sources in the U.S.
http://pureenergies.com/us/blog/the-most-common-electricity-sources-in-the-u-s/
"Though renewable energy is growing fast, the U.S. still gets the vast majority of its power from conventional power plants."
Increasing the Efficiency of Existing Coal-Fired Power Plants
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43343.pdf
"Coal has long been the major fossil fuel used to produce electricity."
Coal Will Survive as Efficient Power Plants BoostDemand
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-02/coal-seen-surving-as-efficient-power-plants-boost-demand.html
"President Barack Obama's plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions left coal with a future even as the industry accuses him of trying to make the fuel obsolete."
How DoWindTurbinesWork?
http://energy.gov/eere/wind/how-do-wind-turbines-work
"So how do wind turbines make electricity?"
Screwy-looking wind turbine makes little noise and a big claim
http://www.gizmag.com/the-archimedes-liam-f1-urban-wind-turbine/32263/
"Although it's getting increasingly common to see solar panels on the roofs of homes, household wind turbines are still a fairly rare sight."
Betz's law
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betz%27s_law
Wind Energy More Energy Efficient than Fossil Fuels
http://cleantechnica.com/2012/07/18/wind-energy-energy-efficient-fossil-fuels-uk/
"Here's something that may surprise you. Wind energy is more efficient than carbon-based fuels."
Wind Energy's Shadow: Turbines DragDownPower Potential
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/energy/2013/05/130516-wind-energy-shadow-effect/
"As seemingly limitless as the air that swirls around us, wind has proven to be the world's fastest-growing source of renewable energy."
Advanced Nuclear Power Reactors
http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/Nuclear-Fuel-Cycle/Power-Reactors/Advanced-Nuclear-Power-Reactors/
"The nuclear power industry has been developing and improving reactor technology for more than five decades and is starting to build the next generation of nuclear power reactors to fill new orders."
Hydroelectric Power
http://www.mpoweruk.com/hydro_power.htm
"Hydro-electric power, using the potential energy of rivers, now supplies 17.5% of the world's electricity (99% in Norway, 57% in Canada, 55% in Switzerland, 40% in Sweden, 7% in USA)."
Hydroelectric Power
http://www.usbr.gov/power/edu/pamphlet.pdf
"It's a form of energy ... a renewable resource."
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Join Dahl Winters, from the Research Triangle Institute, as she explains the fundamentals of solar photovoltaics and gives a hands-on demonstration on how to build a solar iPad charger.
NCSSM, a publicly funded high school in North Carolina, provides exciting, high-level STEM learning opportunities. If you appreciate this video, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the NCSSM Foundation. Thank you! https://connections.ncssm.edu/giving
Part of the NCSSM Renewable EnergySeminar series, this presentation was recorded at NC School of Science and Math, March 29, 2012. For more information on professional development opportunities in STEM education, visit: http://www.dlt.ncssm.edu/stem/workshops-webinars-conferences
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Solar vs. Coal: The Real Battle | Ben Reed | TEDxBillings

What's all this about a War on Coal? What does it have in common with some other economic wars? What recent changes make the outcome all but certain?
After teaching Finance at the graduate and undergraduate level, Ben Reed started and has run Winpower West - a renewable energy (RE) focused business in Billings, for the last 27 years. He is a member of the MontanaRenewable Energy Association, the Northern Plains Resource Council, and several other environmental and public policy groups in Montana. He has actively advocated for fair and balanced RE policy measures across the state and at the state legislature, and consults with utilities throughout the state about their RE policies. He currently serves on the Governor’s Main Street Montana Energy and UtilitiesKeyIndustryNetwork, and a...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is developing rapidly, with strong economic growth projected to continue in the short and medium term. Economic development and population growth, however, have come with an increase in the demand for electrical power, much of which is needed to desalinate water. Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, has recently announced their strategic decision to diversify their energy mix in an attempt to meet this demand while also creating new economic sectors in the country. Abdulrahman Al Ghabban presents Saudi Arabia's renewable energy roadmap to generate 54.1 GW of renewable electricity by 2032 and discusses the country's future energy mix.
Speaker:
Abdulrahman O. Al-Ghabban,
Strategic and technical consultant,
King Abdullah City for Atomic & Renewable Energy.

Renewable Energy Electrical Studies

This webinar is taught by Afshin Majd PhD, PE of EasyPower. He will discuss grid interconnection studies for renewable energy using EasyPower. Recently there has been a lot of discussions, and study work on the renewable energy, and power plants which utilize Wind or solar (or other type of renewables) to generate electricity. The study phase of these type of projects are different from the conventional power plants. The initial study work on these type of plants are extremely important, and can change the entire prospect of the project. That means the engineering study work, and its results can greatly impact a multi-million-dollar project’s approval process. The initial work should focus on whether or not the project can meet the applicable FERC/NERC (or local) standards/rules.

published: 20 Apr 2015

Solar Project Finance: Turning Sunlight Into Green

Learn more at: http://www.principalsolarinstitute.org/webinar/566
How do you pay for large-scale solar power plants when you need millions to start building, but receive payout over decades? Serious solar energy finance professionals will want to hear structured asset finance and valuation expert Ken Kramer present and answer questions about renewable energy project financing concepts applicable to utility scale solar projects, with a focus on US projects utilizing tax-oriented financing structures.
Ken will describe the mechanics and market participants involved in non-recourse project financing. He will also review currently available US Federal tax benefits for renewable energy projects and tax-efficient transaction structures that have evolved to utilize those benefits. Valuation i...

Join Dahl Winters, from the Research Triangle Institute, as she explains the fundamentals of solar photovoltaics and gives a hands-on demonstration on how to build a solar iPad charger.
NCSSM, a publicly funded high school in North Carolina, provides exciting, high-level STEM learning opportunities. If you appreciate this video, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the NCSSM Foundation. Thank you! https://connections.ncssm.edu/giving
Part of the NCSSM Renewable EnergySeminar series, this presentation was recorded at NC School of Science and Math, March 29, 2012. For more information on professional development opportunities in STEM education, visit: http://www.dlt.ncssm.edu/stem/workshops-webinars-conferences
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Join Dahl Winters, from the Research Triangle Institute, as she explains the fundamentals of solar photovoltaics and gives a hands-on demonstration on how to build a solar iPad charger.
NCSSM, a publicly funded high school in North Carolina, provides exciting, high-level STEM learning opportunities. If you appreciate this video, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the NCSSM Foundation. Thank you! https://connections.ncssm.edu/giving
Part of the NCSSM Renewable EnergySeminar series, this presentation was recorded at NC School of Science and Math, March 29, 2012. For more information on professional development opportunities in STEM education, visit: http://www.dlt.ncssm.edu/stem/workshops-webinars-conferences
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Meeting the Challenges of Utilizing Alberta’s World-Class Solar and Wind Resources.
Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016
MacEwan University
Speakers:
Shaye Anderson - MLA Leduc/BeaumontPatrick Bateman - Director of Policy and MarketDevelopment, Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA)
Evan WilsonRegional Director, Prairies, Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA)
Alberta’s ambitious clean energy development plans face significant regulatory, technical and political challenges. Although many jurisdictions around the world have been able to rapidly advance renewables, Alberta’s electricity market, utility structure, and resources are relatively unique. Mr Bateman and Mr. Wilson have extensive experience with renewable energy regulatory and policy strategy. Both have actively consulted with the Alberta government. They will be addressing many of the myths that abound regarding supply reliability, power quality, environmental impact and ratepayer costs.
Patrick’s professional background includes over six years of renewable energy policy and regulatory research and analysis, and stakeholder relations and communications in Europe and in Canada. He holds an MSc in Renewable Energy and a BSc in Environmental Science. Patrick has been heavily involved in communication between the Alberta Government and the solar community over the past year, during the formation of Alberta’s ClimateLeadershipPlan.
Evan Wilson has been similarly involved in consultation with the new provincial government, in his position as Regional Director, Prairies at the Canadian Wind Energy Association. His background includes extensive experience in pipelines, finance, solar, and wind. He holds both a BA and MA in Political Science and Government, and is well positioned to provide information on the growing Alberta renewables industry.

Meeting the Challenges of Utilizing Alberta’s World-Class Solar and Wind Resources.
Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016
MacEwan University
Speakers:
Shaye Anderson - MLA Leduc/BeaumontPatrick Bateman - Director of Policy and MarketDevelopment, Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA)
Evan WilsonRegional Director, Prairies, Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA)
Alberta’s ambitious clean energy development plans face significant regulatory, technical and political challenges. Although many jurisdictions around the world have been able to rapidly advance renewables, Alberta’s electricity market, utility structure, and resources are relatively unique. Mr Bateman and Mr. Wilson have extensive experience with renewable energy regulatory and policy strategy. Both have actively consulted with the Alberta government. They will be addressing many of the myths that abound regarding supply reliability, power quality, environmental impact and ratepayer costs.
Patrick’s professional background includes over six years of renewable energy policy and regulatory research and analysis, and stakeholder relations and communications in Europe and in Canada. He holds an MSc in Renewable Energy and a BSc in Environmental Science. Patrick has been heavily involved in communication between the Alberta Government and the solar community over the past year, during the formation of Alberta’s ClimateLeadershipPlan.
Evan Wilson has been similarly involved in consultation with the new provincial government, in his position as Regional Director, Prairies at the Canadian Wind Energy Association. His background includes extensive experience in pipelines, finance, solar, and wind. He holds both a BA and MA in Political Science and Government, and is well positioned to provide information on the growing Alberta renewables industry.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is developing rapidly, with strong economic growth projected to continue in the short and medium term. Economic development and population growth, however, have come with an increase in the demand for electrical power, much of which is needed to desalinate water. Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, has recently announced their strategic decision to diversify their energy mix in an attempt to meet this demand while also creating new economic sectors in the country. Abdulrahman Al Ghabban presents Saudi Arabia's renewable energy roadmap to generate 54.1 GW of renewable electricity by 2032 and discusses the country's future energy mix.
Speaker:
Abdulrahman O. Al-Ghabban,
Strategic and technical consultant,
King Abdullah City for Atomic & Renewable Energy.

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is developing rapidly, with strong economic growth projected to continue in the short and medium term. Economic development and population growth, however, have come with an increase in the demand for electrical power, much of which is needed to desalinate water. Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, has recently announced their strategic decision to diversify their energy mix in an attempt to meet this demand while also creating new economic sectors in the country. Abdulrahman Al Ghabban presents Saudi Arabia's renewable energy roadmap to generate 54.1 GW of renewable electricity by 2032 and discusses the country's future energy mix.
Speaker:
Abdulrahman O. Al-Ghabban,
Strategic and technical consultant,
King Abdullah City for Atomic & Renewable Energy.

Renewable Energy Electrical Studies

This webinar is taught by Afshin Majd PhD, PE of EasyPower. He will discuss grid interconnection studies for renewable energy using EasyPower. Recently there ha...

This webinar is taught by Afshin Majd PhD, PE of EasyPower. He will discuss grid interconnection studies for renewable energy using EasyPower. Recently there has been a lot of discussions, and study work on the renewable energy, and power plants which utilize Wind or solar (or other type of renewables) to generate electricity. The study phase of these type of projects are different from the conventional power plants. The initial study work on these type of plants are extremely important, and can change the entire prospect of the project. That means the engineering study work, and its results can greatly impact a multi-million-dollar project’s approval process. The initial work should focus on whether or not the project can meet the applicable FERC/NERC (or local) standards/rules.

This webinar is taught by Afshin Majd PhD, PE of EasyPower. He will discuss grid interconnection studies for renewable energy using EasyPower. Recently there has been a lot of discussions, and study work on the renewable energy, and power plants which utilize Wind or solar (or other type of renewables) to generate electricity. The study phase of these type of projects are different from the conventional power plants. The initial study work on these type of plants are extremely important, and can change the entire prospect of the project. That means the engineering study work, and its results can greatly impact a multi-million-dollar project’s approval process. The initial work should focus on whether or not the project can meet the applicable FERC/NERC (or local) standards/rules.

Solar Project Finance: Turning Sunlight Into Green

Learn more at: http://www.principalsolarinstitute.org/webinar/566
How do you pay for large-scale solar power plants when you need millions to start building, b...

Learn more at: http://www.principalsolarinstitute.org/webinar/566
How do you pay for large-scale solar power plants when you need millions to start building, but receive payout over decades? Serious solar energy finance professionals will want to hear structured asset finance and valuation expert Ken Kramer present and answer questions about renewable energy project financing concepts applicable to utility scale solar projects, with a focus on US projects utilizing tax-oriented financing structures.
Ken will describe the mechanics and market participants involved in non-recourse project financing. He will also review currently available US Federal tax benefits for renewable energy projects and tax-efficient transaction structures that have evolved to utilize those benefits. Valuation issues associated with these structures will also be covered.
Students at Cornell and Columbia have recently had the opportunity to hear Ken lecture on this topic. This FREE webinar is your chance to do the same, plus attend the LIVE webinar to find out how to employ these concepts in your 2013 business strategy when Ken answers your questions during a LIVE Q & A segment following his presentation.

Learn more at: http://www.principalsolarinstitute.org/webinar/566
How do you pay for large-scale solar power plants when you need millions to start building, but receive payout over decades? Serious solar energy finance professionals will want to hear structured asset finance and valuation expert Ken Kramer present and answer questions about renewable energy project financing concepts applicable to utility scale solar projects, with a focus on US projects utilizing tax-oriented financing structures.
Ken will describe the mechanics and market participants involved in non-recourse project financing. He will also review currently available US Federal tax benefits for renewable energy projects and tax-efficient transaction structures that have evolved to utilize those benefits. Valuation issues associated with these structures will also be covered.
Students at Cornell and Columbia have recently had the opportunity to hear Ken lecture on this topic. This FREE webinar is your chance to do the same, plus attend the LIVE webinar to find out how to employ these concepts in your 2013 business strategy when Ken answers your questions during a LIVE Q & A segment following his presentation.

Renewable Energy 101: Solar Power

Per the U.S.NationalRenewable Energy Laboratories (NREL), the amount of energy from the sun that falls to the earth in one day could supply the entire world’s energy needs for 27 years!
Learn more about solar in this video, and visit http://greenmountainenergy.com/renewable101 for more.
About: Green Mountain Energy is the nation’s longest serving renewable energy retailer and believes in using wind, sun and water for good. The company was founded in 1997 with the mission to “change the way power is made.” Green Mountain offers consumers and businesses the choice of cleaner electricity products from renewable sources, as well as carbon offsets and sustainable solutions for businesses.
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46:11

The breakthrough in renewable energy - (VPRO documentary - 2016)

It’s not in the papers but a silent revolution is moving across the world. Renewable energ...

Energy 101: Solar Power

Our animated correspondent, 'LittleLee PatrickSullivan,' continues our "Energy101" series with an inside look at solar-power technology. He breaks down the different types of solar devices and how they work, detailing the pros and cons of this renewable energy source.

4:24

Can We Rely on Wind and Solar Energy?

Is green energy, particularly wind and solar energy, the solution to our climate and energ...

Can We Rely on Wind and Solar Energy?

Is green energy, particularly wind and solar energy, the solution to our climate and energy problems? Or should we be relying on things like natural gas, nuclear energy, and even coal for our energy needs and environmental obligations? Alex Epstein of the Center for IndustrialProgress explains. Donate today to PragerU: http://l.prageru.com/2eB2p0h
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How Solar Panels Work - Aztec Renewable Energy

Solar Panels can save you money. Are you spending a large portion of your paycheck each month on a high electricity bill? Over the last 30 years, utility rates have continued to increase by about 6% per year. Unless you stop turning on your lights, using your kitchen, and washing your clothes...it'll just keep getting more and more expensive.
That's the bad news.
But here's the good news! You have a choice! You can now tap into the sun's natural energy and use it to power everything in your home...WITHOUT having to write a big check to a power company at the end of each month.
Here's how it works:
Every day, sun light will stream down onto your solar panels with photons (which are particles of sunlight).
Then, the solar panels convert those photons into electrons of electricity using photovoltaic cell technology. The amount of electricity generated depends on the intensity of the sun, but even on cloudy days your solar panels will still absorb sunlight and generate you energy!
Once the energy is transferred from the sun, it flows from the solar panels to an invertor that converts the raw electricity into ready-to-use-electricity for your home. You don't have to do anything!
What's even better, solar electric systems can produce more electricity than your home needs, and the extra you do not use goes back to your utility grid. This is called net metering and you'll be able to enjoy watching your utility meter spin backwards. Then at night or on cloudy days when your solar system is not producing enough energy for your home, you will be able to draw power down from the grid so you never have to worry about running out of electricity! And if you are producing more energy than your household requires, then you'll get a credit from the utility company!
You'll feel good about your Solar investment not only because it will provide you with a lucrative annual return you can rely on (saving you thousands of dollars on long term utility costs), but because you'll be doing your part in providing a safer planet for you, your family, and future generations.
Best of all, it's a LOT more affordable than you may think!
If you're ready to stop wasting money on high electricity bills and start harnessing the free power that's available to you right now, just give us a call, mention this video and our friendly team will be able to answer all your questions.

Nuclear energy is a cheap and relatively clean source of energy for the planet, but lately it has been mired in controversy. Solar energy is often brought up as alternative resource, but is it really better than nuclear energy? Which is better for the planet? Let’s find out in this battle of Nuclear Energy vs Solar Energy!
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14:29

Can A City Run On 100% Renewable Energy?

In 2014 Burlington, Vermont became the first city in the United States to run on 100% Rene...

Can A City Run On 100% Renewable Energy?

In 2014 Burlington, Vermont became the first city in the United States to run on 100% Renewable Energy. But how do they actually do it? What’s their secret?
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4:25

Which Power Source Is Most Efficient?

Australian researchers just unveiled the most efficient solar panels ever. How efficient a...

Which Power Source Is Most Efficient?

Australian researchers just unveiled the most efficient solar panels ever. How efficient are they, and what is the most efficient source of energy?
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In world first -- UNSW researchers convert sunlight to electricity with over 40 percent efficiency
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-12/uons-iwf120514.php
"UNSW Australia's solar researchers have converted over 40% of the sunlight hitting a solar system into electricity, the highest efficiency ever reported."
New world record for solar cell efficiency at 46% French-German cooperation confirms competitive advantages of European photovoltaic industry
http://www.ise.fraunhofer.de/en/press-and-media/press-releases/press-releases-2014/new-world-record-for-solar-cell-efficiency-at-46-percent
"A new world record for the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity has been established."
Australia develops world's most efficient solar panels
http://rt.com/business/212383-australia-record-solar-energy/
"?Australian researchers have developed a new method of using commercial solar panels that converts more electricity from sunlight than ever before."
What is the efficiency of different types of power plants?
http://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.cfm?id=107&t=3
"One measure of the efficiency of a power plant that converts a fuel into heat and into electricity is the heat rate."
Improving Efficiencies
http://www.worldcoal.org/coal-the-environment/coal-use-the-environment/improving-efficiencies/
"Improving efficiency levels increases the amount of energy that can be extracted from a single unit of coal."
The MostCommonElectricity Sources in the U.S.
http://pureenergies.com/us/blog/the-most-common-electricity-sources-in-the-u-s/
"Though renewable energy is growing fast, the U.S. still gets the vast majority of its power from conventional power plants."
Increasing the Efficiency of Existing Coal-Fired Power Plants
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43343.pdf
"Coal has long been the major fossil fuel used to produce electricity."
Coal Will Survive as Efficient Power Plants BoostDemand
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-02/coal-seen-surving-as-efficient-power-plants-boost-demand.html
"President Barack Obama's plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions left coal with a future even as the industry accuses him of trying to make the fuel obsolete."
How DoWindTurbinesWork?
http://energy.gov/eere/wind/how-do-wind-turbines-work
"So how do wind turbines make electricity?"
Screwy-looking wind turbine makes little noise and a big claim
http://www.gizmag.com/the-archimedes-liam-f1-urban-wind-turbine/32263/
"Although it's getting increasingly common to see solar panels on the roofs of homes, household wind turbines are still a fairly rare sight."
Betz's law
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betz%27s_law
Wind Energy More Energy Efficient than Fossil Fuels
http://cleantechnica.com/2012/07/18/wind-energy-energy-efficient-fossil-fuels-uk/
"Here's something that may surprise you. Wind energy is more efficient than carbon-based fuels."
Wind Energy's Shadow: Turbines DragDownPower Potential
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/energy/2013/05/130516-wind-energy-shadow-effect/
"As seemingly limitless as the air that swirls around us, wind has proven to be the world's fastest-growing source of renewable energy."
Advanced Nuclear Power Reactors
http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/Nuclear-Fuel-Cycle/Power-Reactors/Advanced-Nuclear-Power-Reactors/
"The nuclear power industry has been developing and improving reactor technology for more than five decades and is starting to build the next generation of nuclear power reactors to fill new orders."
Hydroelectric Power
http://www.mpoweruk.com/hydro_power.htm
"Hydro-electric power, using the potential energy of rivers, now supplies 17.5% of the world's electricity (99% in Norway, 57% in Canada, 55% in Switzerland, 40% in Sweden, 7% in USA)."
Hydroelectric Power
http://www.usbr.gov/power/edu/pamphlet.pdf
"It's a form of energy ... a renewable resource."
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Renewable Energy 101: Solar Power

Per the U.S.NationalRenewable Energy Laboratories (NREL), the amount of energy from the sun that falls to the earth in one day could supply the entire world’s energy needs for 27 years!
Learn more about solar in this video, and visit http://greenmountainenergy.com/renewable101 for more.
About: Green Mountain Energy is the nation’s longest serving renewable energy retailer and believes in using wind, sun and water for good. The company was founded in 1997 with the mission to “change the way power is made.” Green Mountain offers consumers and businesses the choice of cleaner electricity products from renewable sources, as well as carbon offsets and sustainable solutions for businesses.
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46:11

The breakthrough in renewable energy - (VPRO documentary - 2016)

It’s not in the papers but a silent revolution is moving across the world. Renewable energ...

Energy 101: Solar Power

Our animated correspondent, 'LittleLee PatrickSullivan,' continues our "Energy101" series with an inside look at solar-power technology. He breaks down the different types of solar devices and how they work, detailing the pros and cons of this renewable energy source.

4:24

Can We Rely on Wind and Solar Energy?

Is green energy, particularly wind and solar energy, the solution to our climate and energ...

Can We Rely on Wind and Solar Energy?

Is green energy, particularly wind and solar energy, the solution to our climate and energy problems? Or should we be relying on things like natural gas, nuclear energy, and even coal for our energy needs and environmental obligations? Alex Epstein of the Center for IndustrialProgress explains. Donate today to PragerU: http://l.prageru.com/2eB2p0h
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How Solar Panels Work - Aztec Renewable Energy

Solar Panels can save you money. Are you spending a large portion of your paycheck each month on a high electricity bill? Over the last 30 years, utility rates have continued to increase by about 6% per year. Unless you stop turning on your lights, using your kitchen, and washing your clothes...it'll just keep getting more and more expensive.
That's the bad news.
But here's the good news! You have a choice! You can now tap into the sun's natural energy and use it to power everything in your home...WITHOUT having to write a big check to a power company at the end of each month.
Here's how it works:
Every day, sun light will stream down onto your solar panels with photons (which are particles of sunlight).
Then, the solar panels convert those photons into electrons of electricity using photovoltaic cell technology. The amount of electricity generated depends on the intensity of the sun, but even on cloudy days your solar panels will still absorb sunlight and generate you energy!
Once the energy is transferred from the sun, it flows from the solar panels to an invertor that converts the raw electricity into ready-to-use-electricity for your home. You don't have to do anything!
What's even better, solar electric systems can produce more electricity than your home needs, and the extra you do not use goes back to your utility grid. This is called net metering and you'll be able to enjoy watching your utility meter spin backwards. Then at night or on cloudy days when your solar system is not producing enough energy for your home, you will be able to draw power down from the grid so you never have to worry about running out of electricity! And if you are producing more energy than your household requires, then you'll get a credit from the utility company!
You'll feel good about your Solar investment not only because it will provide you with a lucrative annual return you can rely on (saving you thousands of dollars on long term utility costs), but because you'll be doing your part in providing a safer planet for you, your family, and future generations.
Best of all, it's a LOT more affordable than you may think!
If you're ready to stop wasting money on high electricity bills and start harnessing the free power that's available to you right now, just give us a call, mention this video and our friendly team will be able to answer all your questions.

Nuclear energy is a cheap and relatively clean source of energy for the planet, but lately it has been mired in controversy. Solar energy is often brought up as alternative resource, but is it really better than nuclear energy? Which is better for the planet? Let’s find out in this battle of Nuclear Energy vs Solar Energy!
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14:29

Can A City Run On 100% Renewable Energy?

In 2014 Burlington, Vermont became the first city in the United States to run on 100% Rene...

Can A City Run On 100% Renewable Energy?

In 2014 Burlington, Vermont became the first city in the United States to run on 100% Renewable Energy. But how do they actually do it? What’s their secret?
Thanks toMiguelFranco for helping to make this episode possible
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Neile Lunderville, Miro Weinberger, Mike Kanarick, Dave MacDonnell, Jon Clark and the Burlington Electric Department
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4:25

Which Power Source Is Most Efficient?

Australian researchers just unveiled the most efficient solar panels ever. How efficient a...

Which Power Source Is Most Efficient?

Australian researchers just unveiled the most efficient solar panels ever. How efficient are they, and what is the most efficient source of energy?
Get 15% off http://www.domain.com's s domain names and web hosting when you use coupon code DNEWS at checkout!
Read More:
In world first -- UNSW researchers convert sunlight to electricity with over 40 percent efficiency
http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-12/uons-iwf120514.php
"UNSW Australia's solar researchers have converted over 40% of the sunlight hitting a solar system into electricity, the highest efficiency ever reported."
New world record for solar cell efficiency at 46% French-German cooperation confirms competitive advantages of European photovoltaic industry
http://www.ise.fraunhofer.de/en/press-and-media/press-releases/press-releases-2014/new-world-record-for-solar-cell-efficiency-at-46-percent
"A new world record for the direct conversion of sunlight into electricity has been established."
Australia develops world's most efficient solar panels
http://rt.com/business/212383-australia-record-solar-energy/
"?Australian researchers have developed a new method of using commercial solar panels that converts more electricity from sunlight than ever before."
What is the efficiency of different types of power plants?
http://www.eia.gov/tools/faqs/faq.cfm?id=107&t=3
"One measure of the efficiency of a power plant that converts a fuel into heat and into electricity is the heat rate."
Improving Efficiencies
http://www.worldcoal.org/coal-the-environment/coal-use-the-environment/improving-efficiencies/
"Improving efficiency levels increases the amount of energy that can be extracted from a single unit of coal."
The MostCommonElectricity Sources in the U.S.
http://pureenergies.com/us/blog/the-most-common-electricity-sources-in-the-u-s/
"Though renewable energy is growing fast, the U.S. still gets the vast majority of its power from conventional power plants."
Increasing the Efficiency of Existing Coal-Fired Power Plants
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/R43343.pdf
"Coal has long been the major fossil fuel used to produce electricity."
Coal Will Survive as Efficient Power Plants BoostDemand
http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-06-02/coal-seen-surving-as-efficient-power-plants-boost-demand.html
"President Barack Obama's plan to reduce greenhouse-gas emissions left coal with a future even as the industry accuses him of trying to make the fuel obsolete."
How DoWindTurbinesWork?
http://energy.gov/eere/wind/how-do-wind-turbines-work
"So how do wind turbines make electricity?"
Screwy-looking wind turbine makes little noise and a big claim
http://www.gizmag.com/the-archimedes-liam-f1-urban-wind-turbine/32263/
"Although it's getting increasingly common to see solar panels on the roofs of homes, household wind turbines are still a fairly rare sight."
Betz's law
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Betz%27s_law
Wind Energy More Energy Efficient than Fossil Fuels
http://cleantechnica.com/2012/07/18/wind-energy-energy-efficient-fossil-fuels-uk/
"Here's something that may surprise you. Wind energy is more efficient than carbon-based fuels."
Wind Energy's Shadow: Turbines DragDownPower Potential
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/energy/2013/05/130516-wind-energy-shadow-effect/
"As seemingly limitless as the air that swirls around us, wind has proven to be the world's fastest-growing source of renewable energy."
Advanced Nuclear Power Reactors
http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/Nuclear-Fuel-Cycle/Power-Reactors/Advanced-Nuclear-Power-Reactors/
"The nuclear power industry has been developing and improving reactor technology for more than five decades and is starting to build the next generation of nuclear power reactors to fill new orders."
Hydroelectric Power
http://www.mpoweruk.com/hydro_power.htm
"Hydro-electric power, using the potential energy of rivers, now supplies 17.5% of the world's electricity (99% in Norway, 57% in Canada, 55% in Switzerland, 40% in Sweden, 7% in USA)."
Hydroelectric Power
http://www.usbr.gov/power/edu/pamphlet.pdf
"It's a form of energy ... a renewable resource."
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Join Dahl Winters, from the Research Triangle Institute, as she explains the fundamentals of solar photovoltaics and gives a hands-on demonstration on how to build a solar iPad charger.
NCSSM, a publicly funded high school in North Carolina, provides exciting, high-level STEM learning opportunities. If you appreciate this video, please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the NCSSM Foundation. Thank you! https://connections.ncssm.edu/giving
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Meeting the Challenges of Utilizing Alberta’s World-Class Solar and Wind Resources.
Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016
MacEwan University
Speakers:
Shaye Anderson - MLA Leduc/BeaumontPatrick Bateman - Director of Policy and MarketDevelopment, Canadian Solar Industries Association (CanSIA)
Evan WilsonRegional Director, Prairies, Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA)
Alberta’s ambitious clean energy development plans face significant regulatory, technical and political challenges. Although many jurisdictions around the world have been able to rapidly advance renewables, Alberta’s electricity market, utility structure, and resources are relatively unique. Mr Bateman and Mr. Wilson have extensive experience with renewable energy regulatory and policy strategy. Both have actively consulted with the Alberta government. They will be addressing many of the myths that abound regarding supply reliability, power quality, environmental impact and ratepayer costs.
Patrick’s professional background includes over six years of renewable energy policy and regulatory research and analysis, and stakeholder relations and communications in Europe and in Canada. He holds an MSc in Renewable Energy and a BSc in Environmental Science. Patrick has been heavily involved in communication between the Alberta Government and the solar community over the past year, during the formation of Alberta’s ClimateLeadershipPlan.
Evan Wilson has been similarly involved in consultation with the new provincial government, in his position as Regional Director, Prairies at the Canadian Wind Energy Association. His background includes extensive experience in pipelines, finance, solar, and wind. He holds both a BA and MA in Political Science and Government, and is well positioned to provide information on the growing Alberta renewables industry.

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Solar vs. Coal: The Real Battle | Ben Reed | TEDxBillings

What's all this about a War on Coal? What does it have in common with some other economic...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is developing rapidly, with strong economic growth projected to continue in the short and medium term. Economic development and population growth, however, have come with an increase in the demand for electrical power, much of which is needed to desalinate water. Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter, has recently announced their strategic decision to diversify their energy mix in an attempt to meet this demand while also creating new economic sectors in the country. Abdulrahman Al Ghabban presents Saudi Arabia's renewable energy roadmap to generate 54.1 GW of renewable electricity by 2032 and discusses the country's future energy mix.
Speaker:
Abdulrahman O. Al-Ghabban,
Strategic and technical consultant,
King Abdullah City for Atomic & Renewable Energy.

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Solar Power and Clean Energy Innovation

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Renewable Energy Electrical Studies

This webinar is taught by Afshin Majd PhD, PE of EasyPower. He will discuss grid interconnection studies for renewable energy using EasyPower. Recently there has been a lot of discussions, and study work on the renewable energy, and power plants which utilize Wind or solar (or other type of renewables) to generate electricity. The study phase of these type of projects are different from the conventional power plants. The initial study work on these type of plants are extremely important, and can change the entire prospect of the project. That means the engineering study work, and its results can greatly impact a multi-million-dollar project’s approval process. The initial work should focus on whether or not the project can meet the applicable FERC/NERC (or local) standards/rules.

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Solar Project Finance: Turning Sunlight Into Green

Learn more at: http://www.principalsolarinstitute.org/webinar/566
How do you pay for larg...

Solar Project Finance: Turning Sunlight Into Green

Learn more at: http://www.principalsolarinstitute.org/webinar/566
How do you pay for large-scale solar power plants when you need millions to start building, but receive payout over decades? Serious solar energy finance professionals will want to hear structured asset finance and valuation expert Ken Kramer present and answer questions about renewable energy project financing concepts applicable to utility scale solar projects, with a focus on US projects utilizing tax-oriented financing structures.
Ken will describe the mechanics and market participants involved in non-recourse project financing. He will also review currently available US Federal tax benefits for renewable energy projects and tax-efficient transaction structures that have evolved to utilize those benefits. Valuation issues associated with these structures will also be covered.
Students at Cornell and Columbia have recently had the opportunity to hear Ken lecture on this topic. This FREE webinar is your chance to do the same, plus attend the LIVE webinar to find out how to employ these concepts in your 2013 business strategy when Ken answers your questions during a LIVE Q & A segment following his presentation.

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That's because solarenergy makes up much less than 1 percent of electricity consumed by Texans ...Solar generation tripled in the last year but still only accounts for .6 percent of the state's total ... California leads the nation in solarenergy, and officials there are encouraging people to reduce their electricity usage during the eclipse ... There are projections that solarenergy will be come a more important fuel source in Texas.&nbsp;....

Multiple media reports Thursday reported a van crashed into dozens of people in the center of Barcelona Thursday killing two and injuring several people. Local Spanish media say two armed men have entered a restaurant after a van crashed into a crowd of people, according to Reuters, and police consider the incident to be terror related. Local media reports say two people were killed instantly when struck by the van....

The number of asylum seekers who are illegally crossing into Canada from the United States more than tripled last month, according to new data released on Thursday by the Canadian government which hints at the deep fears that migrants have about the recent U.S. administration immigration crackdown ...The RoyalCanadian Mounted Police said that an additional 3,800 asylum seekers were arrested crossing the U.S ... "It's not a crisis ... ....

The Guardian reported that police announced one person was arrested in relation to the attack on Thursday where someone drove a white van through the busy, pedestrian area of Las Ramblas in Barcelona, Spain which has left at least 13 dead, and more than 50 injured ...Police said that the number of the dead was "bound to rise" since at least 50 people were injured after the attack, interior minister for Catalonia, Joaquim Form said ... ... U.S....

The top two officers and the top enlisted sailors who were in charge when the USS Fitzgerald had a collision on June 17 that killed seven crew members will face disciplinary measures after seven crew members died from the incident, a senior Navy official said on Thursday. The Washington Post reported that Adm. William F ... The discipline varies but will include likely career-ending actions against the ship's captain at the time, Cmdr....

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A €7m solarenergy project planned by Gaelectric on a 154-acre site in north Dublin has been rejected ...The project is the latest from a number of solarenergy firms to fall foul of local authorities around the country ... The renewableenergy firm told Fingal County Council that the project would have generated up to 10MW of electricity, sufficient to power about 5,300 homes a year....

Over-aggressive bids in the recent past may risk derailment of solarenergy projects in the years to come ... Infrastructure requirements and forecasting capabilities by setting up renewableenergy management centres would address some concerns about grid management ... Earlier this year, SolarEnergyCorporation of India and NTPC's ultra mega solar power project in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, marked the beginning of low tariffs in this space....

A paper in NatureEnergy suggests that the benefits we receive from moving to renewables like wind and solar that reduce air pollution exceed the cost of the subsidies required to make them competitive with traditional fossil fuels ... A rise in renewables isn't the only thing that has been changing in the energy sector....

The Federal government-supported initiative is taking Kano by storm and promised to deliver 20,000solarhome systems in ten states as the first phase of reaching the millions of Nigerians currently lacking access to electricity ... Combining solarenergy and mobile phone technology to deliver power, Azuri’s Paygo Quad is delighting rural Kano....

Wind and solarenergy are obviously essential in reducing carbon emissions, but they also have a remarkable side effect ... And the result is an improvement in air quality, with a corresponding drop in premature deaths.A paper in NatureEnergy this week dives into the weeds by trying to estimate the economic benefits of wind and solar power across the whole of the United States....

Ireland is "ideally positioned" to become a global leader in wave and tidal energy production, according to the organiser of an international conference being held in Cork at the end of this month ...The Government financially supports the Ringaskiddy-based Centre for MarineRenewableEnergy Ireland, which includes researchers from universities around the country ... €7m solar project by Gaelectric is blocked....

In April, for instance, non-hydroelectric renewables — wind and solarenergy — generated more electricity than natural gas by more than 1,000,000 megawatt hours, enough to power more than 92,000U.S ... As renewables make up a larger chunk of energy produced, utilities have to negotiate the shift from relying on always-burnable fossil fuels to storing solar or wind energy when it’s not sunny or windy....

A few decades ago renewableenergy sources such as wind and solar seemed unlikely to replace a significant fraction of carbon-based energy...solar photovoltaic power, then equipping just half (30 million homes) with a standard solarenergy package and battery storage, at a cost of about US$25,000 per household, would cost nearly a trillion dollars....

The total solar eclipse is a way for astronomers across the United States to study the sun and Earth using new technology, both on the ground and in space, that wasn't available during previous eclipses ...Scientists are also looking forward to observing the impact of the sudden dimming of solar brightness on Earth's upper atmosphere, the ionosphere ... What will the weather be for solar eclipse? ... How animals react to a solar eclipse....

Monday’s solar eclipse has people scrambling for a place to get a good view. In the Pioneer Valley, here are a couple of possible locations ...Tickets, at $5 each, benefit Mount Grace ... Tickets are available in advance, and include a pair of solar goggles ... at EnergyPark, 50 Miles St., Greenfield ... The event is hosted by the UMass Amherst astronomy department, the event will allow visitors to view the eclipse through several solar telescopes....

Additionally, the council will approve plans to streamline permits for rooftop solar panels on homes. These smaller-scale solar panels are no longer new technology and have been fairly well vetted, according to the mayor, so he wants to make the process as easy as possible for community members. “We certainly want to encourage people to transition to green energy,” Smyth said....

Now more than six years and over $20 million into this, we are still talking about wires, poles and transformers, not any real clean renewableenergy... I thought by this time the city would have told us where this renewable power is coming from. Crickets ... That $16 million would have put rooftop solar on 1,100 houses ... MikeShort. BoulderAdvertisement. ....